2012 Acura RL

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Summary

By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National

June 21, 2011

Vehicle Overview

Acura's flagship RL sedan competes with midlevel luxury cars like the Infiniti M and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, though it lacks the availability of a V-8 engine like those rivals offer. While the Infiniti M and Mercedes E-Class offer all-wheel drive as an option, it's standard on the RL. The RL seats up to five people.

New for 2012There are no significant changes for 2012.

ExteriorThe RL's face, with its thin headlights, falls in line with Acura's current styling trend. The grille was updated last year, and the lower air dam has prominent side portals. In back, the trunk curls up at its termination, and the taillights have crisp edging. Exterior features include:

Standard xenon headlights

Optional adaptive headlights

Hexagonal dual tailpipes

Standard 18-inch wheels with sound-reducing resonator technology

InteriorThe base RL comes fairly well-equipped, and in typical Acura fashion, the options list is simple. The Technology Package includes a navigation system, backup camera and backup sensors, among other high-tech luxuries. The Advance Package adds a collision mitigation system and adaptive cruise control. Interior features include:

Standard 10-way power front seats

Standard leather upholstery

Standard Bose surround-sound stereo

Standard heated front seats; heated and ventilated seats optional

Optional wood dashboard trim

Optional real-time weather and traffic conditions

Optional navigation system

Under the HoodAcura's standard Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive can transfer power not just between the front and rear axle, as many conventional all-wheel-drive systems do, but between the left and right wheels as well. It does so during low-traction and high-performance situations — channeling slightly more power to the outside wheel during spirited cornering, for example. The RL features a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical features include:

SafetyThe optional collision mitigation system uses a radar system to monitor the road ahead. If it detects a fast-approaching obstacle, it can alert the driver, and if the driver fails to react in time, it can apply the brakes and tighten the front seat belts. Safety features include: